May 2, 2026

Presented By:

Supporting Ascension Providence’s Area of Greatest Need

Get ready for an unforgettable Kentucky Derby-themed celebration at our Run for the Roses event! From festive hats to thrilling races, this event will be full of fun, excitement, and community spirit—all in support of a powerful cause! 🏇🌹

By sponsoring Run for the Roses, you’ll help Ascension Providence respond to our community’s most urgent healthcare needs with compassion, innovation, and excellence. Your support fuels lifesaving equipment, breakthrough technology, and patient-centered care—impacting countless lives across Waco.

MAKE A DONATION TO THE EVENT HERE

BUY EVENT TICKETS HERE

See fun 2025 event photos and videos here:

VIEW EVENT PHOTO GALLERY

WATCH THE 2025 EVENT VIDEO

WATCH THE 360 PHOTO BOOTH REEL

Old Bethany Wedding & Events Venue

2730 Old Bethany Rd, Bruceville, TX 76630

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
2:30-6:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m.– Guest registration opens
Food, drinks, raffles, derby day races, and games on the lawn

4:15 p.m.– Program including patient testimonial & live auction

5:57 p.m.– Greatest 2 minutes in sports!

6:00 p.m.– Race winner awarded, heads or tails, best dressed contest, raffle drawing, closing remarks & last rounds

6:30 p.m.- Doors close

WHAT TO WEAR

Pull out all of the stops with your biggest hat and best suit and bowtie!

Mix and match with fun, bold patterns and bright colors to find the perfect selection.

FIND MORE INSPIRATION HERE

Auction, Raffles & Prizes

7 Day Stay in Sicily
Tropical Getaway
Bourbon & Bonfire Package
NuGenesis Medical Spa Package
1.10 Carat Diamond Pendant

PURCHASE LUXURY RAFFLE TICKETS HERE

Preview Live Auction Packages Here

Sponsorship Opportunities

LIVE AUCTION SPONSOR (1 @ $15,000)

Before event:

Logo and/or name recognition as Live Auction Sponsor in marketing materials
leading up to event. This may include (subject to commitment date): digital/print sponsorship brochure, event website event emails and/or print materials, social media posts, etc.
Logo recognition as Live Auction Sponsor on Auction Preview websites

During event:

Logo displayed on printed live auction packages info sheet and on screens when live auction packages are presented
Logo on poster(s) at event
Logo displayed on rotation screen
2 Tables of 10 (20 Tickets)

Post event:

Logo recognition on email to all event attendees
Logo on event website until early Fall 2026
Logo on posters inside Ascension Providence hospital until 7.1.26
Name recognition on donor wall poster(s) inside Ascension Providence

CHURCHILL DOWNS PRESENTING SPONSOR (1 @ $25,000) SOLD!

MINT JULEP COCKTAIL SPONsOR (1 @ $20,000) SOLD!

run for the roses SPONsOR (1 @ $20,000) SOLD!

homestretch bar SPONsOR (1 @ $15,000) SOLD!

valet SPONsOR (1 @ $15,000) SOLD!

millionaire’s row SPONsOR (1 @ $10,000) SOLD!

photography SPONsOR (1 @ $10,000) SOLD!

RAFFLE SPONsOR (1 @ $10,000) SOLD!

triple crown SPONsOR (3 @ $7,500) SOLD!

MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME SPONsOR (1 @ $5,000) SOLD!

PAY FOR SPONSORSHIPS HERE

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

PRESENTING Sponsor

MINT JULEP Sponsor

Kitty & Robert Tunmire

Run for the roses Sponsor

Home Stretch Bar Sponsor

Valet Sponsor

Millionaires Row Sponsor

Triple Crown Sponsors

Raffle Sponsor

Photography Sponsor

My Old kentucky home SponsorS

Lynnette and Jim Allmon

Axiom Advertising

The Calao Group at Morgan Stanley

Central National Bank

Educators Credit Union

Fidelity Bank

Trish Griffin | Kelly Realtors

H-E-B

Higginbotham Insurance & Financial Services

McLennan Community College

Sheehy, Lovelace & Mayfield, P.C.

Texas Oncology – Waco

The Vacation Club

Jana and Hal Whitaker Family

Thank you to our other event donors!

For questions about this year’s event, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Executive Director Robyn Trippe at Robyn.Trippe@ascension.org or 254-751-4490 or Event Chair, Erin Rogers at erin.s.rogers@gmail.com.